Stilllhunters--what rifle do you use?
#14
A good lever action is hard to beat in heavy brush country. Most every place I hog hunt is either an open field with a feeder close by or heavy brush that a flea has a hard time getting through. But like Ridge Runner, I hunt those hogs with one of my AR's. If a good semi-auto like an AR isn't in the deck of cards for you, then a good lever is hard to beat.
Also hard to beat is a good set of Bino's. Like Mojo, I'm getting up there in the years and my eyesight sure as heck hasn't come with me! You may be in one of those damned if I do or don't situations. Personally, I hunt more with my ears than any other sense in dense cover so if it where me in your situation I would opt for a good lever gun in 30-30 or .444 Marlin.
Also hard to beat is a good set of Bino's. Like Mojo, I'm getting up there in the years and my eyesight sure as heck hasn't come with me! You may be in one of those damned if I do or don't situations. Personally, I hunt more with my ears than any other sense in dense cover so if it where me in your situation I would opt for a good lever gun in 30-30 or .444 Marlin.
#16
I still hunt in cedar swamps where it in most places it so thick you about have to get on your hands and knees to get thru it. While a old Winchester model 94 in Winchester 32 special and a peep sight for my old eyes was nice, I prefer the new rifle a Remington model 7 in 7mm08 with a Pentex light seeker 2.5 x7 scope.
If the area you are still hunting is thick stuff 7 power binocs are about all you will want, stronger if it is more open.
Al
If the area you are still hunting is thick stuff 7 power binocs are about all you will want, stronger if it is more open.
Al
#17
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: NE Kansas
Posts: 1,101
If the area you are still hunting is thick stuff 7 power binocs are about all you will want, stronger if it is more open.
It's looking more and more like good binos might be the way to go.
#19
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Midwest
Posts: 1,079
I use a Winchester 94 in 30-30 for sneaking thru the deer woods. It has a Lyman Peep sight on it. It is light to carry and quick to shoulder and sight. A lever gun is also quick with a second shot if need be.
I don't have good binoculars, I use the cheapies. Good binoculars would be an advantage, If I were buying I would look for something versatile and easy to carry.
I don't have good binoculars, I use the cheapies. Good binoculars would be an advantage, If I were buying I would look for something versatile and easy to carry.